Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the appointment of Mrs. Olutola Omotola as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective March 2, 2026.
The appointment follows the formal approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
In a corporate disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and signed by the Group Company Secretary, Erhi Obebeduo, the Group expressed confidence that Mrs. Omotola’s extensive professional background will provide significant value to the Board.
Her career, which spans over 30 years, is marked by deep expertise in legal practice, banking, and corporate governance.
Mrs. Omotola is a legal professional and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. Before joining the Board of GTCO, she served as an Executive Director at Guaranty Trust Bank Nigeria Limited, where she oversaw Corporate Services and various administrative functions.
Her prior experience also includes a distinguished tenure at the law firm of G. Elias & Co., where she honed her skills in corporate and commercial law.
An alumna of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree, Mrs. Omotola also holds an MBA from the Lagos Business School.
Throughout her career, she has participated in several high-level leadership and executive management programs at prestigious institutions, including the Harvard Business School and INSEAD.
The Group Chairman of GTCO, Mr. Hezekiah Oyinlola, welcomed the new appointee, noting that her diverse experience and proven track record in the financial services industry will be instrumental as the Holding Company continues to drive its growth strategy and commitment to excellence.
This appointment reinforces GTCO’s focus on maintaining a board with a robust mix of skills and gender diversity to ensure effective oversight and long-term value creation for its shareholders.